Edgar Allan Poe

She falls into a catatonic state, is pronounced dead and then entombed alive.

She regains consciousness, struggles out of her tomb, makes her way to

her brother (who had been afraid to tell that she was still alive, though he

knew it) and drops dead on him (literally), scaring him to death (also literally).

There is no evidence that Edgar Allan Poe said this exact quote. While Poe's works often explore themes of death and the macabre, this specific quote does not appear to be attributed to him. It is important to verify quotes before attributing them to a specific author.

No, Poe published The Raven in 1845 and his only wife died in 1847 though she was suffering from the incurable and fatal consumption (tuberculosis) since long before he began writing the poem.

"May all who are born here die here, and may all who come here never leave"

Actually he may have only put it on Deer Park Tavern, originally St. Patrick's tavern, not on the whole state of Delaware itself.

Edgar Allan Poe's struggles with depression were evident throughout his life, becoming especially pronounced after the death of his wife Virginia in 1847. His mental health deteriorated further following her passing, leading to periods of intense depression and erratic behavior until his own death in 1849.

No, although shortly after his wife Virginia died, he did get engaged to Sarah Helen Whitman, who broke off the engagement because Poe did not refrain from drinking. Then in 1848 Poe got engaged to hid former fiancee, the widow Sarah Elmira Royster Shelton. Poe died before marrying her.

Poe's mother is believed to have been born in 1787 in England. There are no birth records for her to fix a definite date or year.

In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher," Lady Madeline is entombed in a vault underneath the Usher house. After coming back to life and collapsing on her brother Roderick, they are both consumed by the fissure that opens in the house, sealing their fate.

Yes, Bruce Boyko is Allan Boyko's identical twin brother. They share the same genetic makeup and are born from the same fertilized egg, making them twins.

I agree with the article linked below. If you look at humor from Poe's perspective, he did have a sense of humor. You just have to look hard for the "grin."

Sagacious means having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd.

Edgar Allan Poe attended the University of Virginia for a brief period before dropping out due to financial difficulties. He did not complete a formal degree from the university.

In "The Fall of the House of Usher," Edgar Allan Poe conveys themes of fear, madness, and the power of the mind. The story explores the destructive effects of isolation, mental illness, and family curses. Poe paints a bleak picture of the human psyche and the inevitable collapse of those haunted by their own demons.

The narrator in "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe responds to the first cat biting him by getting angry and then, in a fit of rage, cutting out one of the cat's eyes. He immediately regrets his actions but tries to justify them as a temporary loss of control.

In "The Masque of the Red Death," Edgar Allan Poe calls the guests "dreams" to symbolize their detachment from the harsh realities of the world outside their revelry. By likening them to dreams, Poe highlights their temporary existence within the luxurious confines of the palace, sheltered from the devastating effects of the Red Death ravaging the outside world. This emphasizes the theme of escapism and the inevitability of mortality.

Iron Maiden did a song titled "Murders in the Rue Morgue" as a tribute to Edgar Allan Poe in 1981. The song is based on Poe's short story of the same name, which revolves around a murder mystery in Paris.

Yes, Madeline Usher can be considered a secondary static character in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher." She remains unchanged and plays a minor role in the story, serving mainly as a plot device to heighten the atmosphere of dread and contribute to the overall atmosphere of morbidity.

The narrator goes along with the idea because he is intrigued by the unusual request and eager to see the effects of premature burial for himself. Additionally, he is caught up in the mystery and fascination of Usher's family history and wants to discover more about their secrets and traditions.

The narrator in "The Fall of the House of Usher" is a childhood friend of Roderick Usher, who visits him to offer support after receiving a letter about his illness. The primary reason for coming to the House of Usher is to provide companionship and comfort to Roderick during his time of distress.

The main conflict in "Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allan Poe is the narrator's grief and sorrow over the death of his beloved Annabel Lee. The conflict arises from the external forces of jealousy and disapproval from the angels in heaven, who send a chilling wind to separate the narrator and Annabel Lee. The narrator's love for Annabel Lee persists even after death, highlighting the eternal nature of their love despite the conflicts they faced.

Edgar Allan Poe's secret talent was his ability to craft intricate and macabre tales that explore the depths of human emotion and psychology. He had a knack for creating haunting atmospheres and narratives that continue to captivate readers to this day.

In "The Black Cat," Poe uses a dark and ominous tone to convey themes of guilt and the supernatural. The word "seduced" suggests a sense of temptation and manipulation, while "illicit" hints at something forbidden and morally wrong, adding to the unsettling atmosphere of the story.

The narrator is alarmed by the siblings' appearance and behavior, describing them as disheveled and agitated. He senses an air of melancholy and decay around them, which adds to his unease and sets the tone of foreboding in the story.